Wednesday Coffee Club

Antagora is a calendar program for Windows 11. TCA Media downloader is a program for pulling media from YouTube. getrim.att is the website to go to for the remote incident manager from pneuma solutions. discussed EasyReader and Bookshare which have made major improvements to their apps. Bookshare has a reader that can be used in your web browser. Chris gave a recipe for raw apple cake.

Open lines. Some people told stories of cooking mistakes. Talked about how to find out if your district offers accessible voting. Mike and Bill talked tech.

After the panel it was open phonelines. Polar seltzer water is flavored carbonated water with no sugar. Had discussion about the importance of braille and handwriting for sighted kids. Dave talked about repairing braillewriters. Talked about preserving the life of your Victor Stream. Suggested using magnetic cables instead of the original cable that you push into the port. The port on the motherboard can easily be broken. Chris gave a recipe for Chicken and stuffing bake.

Chris and Dave did a demo of Aira and the Envision glasses. For more information and to request a free personal demo go to: letsenvision.com Chris gave a recipe for Ruth's Apple Crisp.

Coffee club notes for August 31, 2022 Discussed some tech issues. Mike talked about robots helping seniors in a nursing home remember loved ones. Fran asked which appliance you would use the most the Instant pot or the air fryer? Bill is giving away an iPhone 10XR. send a email to [email protected]

Discussed the Envision glasses and working with an Aira agent. You can find out more by going to: letsenvision.com Chris gave a recipe for Farmer Caserole.

Bill did a demo of reading mail with Google Lookout and the Braille Sense Mini. To help line up the document you can get a Belkin B2B tablet stand. He also did a demo of the other features of the Braille Sense Mini. Charles did a quick demo of the Blind Shell Classic II using Amazon Alexa. Did a session of ask Chris and Dave. Talked about ways to save on groceries. Had a discussion about whether we would want sight if we could get it.

Mike talked about remote incident manager. a piece of software that allows you to work on someone elses computer. to find out more, go to www.getrim Discussed new features of the Blind Shell Classic II. Wdcb public radio on Saturday afternoon is going to play an interview with Helen Keller. The website is wouldcb.org Talked about fraudulent credit card transactions. You can check your credit with creditkarma.com Chris gave a recipe for crockpot chicken.

Gail asked about what to do when her computer locks with a DCM window message. Use control, shift, escape to bring up a program manager. Discussed strategies for scanning mail. Apps such as Envision AI, Sulivan Plus, lookout and others. Talked about the new Joule oven which is comparable to the June oven and is made by Breville. It connects to your wifi easier than the June. Though it doesn't have a probe, you can use a wireless probe called a meaterblock. Chris gave a recipe for oven baked chicken.

Someone asked about why they received a message about their e-mail account being out of date. Many mail servers are changing security. Microsoft accessibility help desk 800-936-5900. Lots of talk about VCR's. Connie offered to give someone her talking VCR because she can no longer use it with her tv. Talked to Sharon about getting a guide dog. CHRIS gave a recipe for chicken pot pie made with Grand Biscuits.

Open panel discussion. If you are lactose intolerant and need calcium, try Almond Breeze milk. There is no sugar added and it is flavored with vanilla. Asked the panel about their favorite restaurants. Charles asked about a bluetooth speaker with tone controls. AT Guys has the Storm Pro which has tone controls. A caller asked if we remembered what we were doing when man landed on the moon. Why did so many people get COVID at the conventions?

Discussed with the panel attendance at the convention.Mike Lauf has added accessible Android apps to laufware.comChris gave a recipe for Easy Pepper Steak

Discussed how the stove got turned on to melt the air fryer without either of us turning it on. People shared kitchen accidents. 613-731-5800 the company that makes the Note Teller. accessible Covid Tests 800-232-0233 Outlook 2013 to delete a folder, press shift F10 then the delete key. Chris gave a recipe for Chicken Supreme

Open phones for the first hour. Sullivan Plus is a good scanning app for Android and IOS. Chris and Dave did a demo of the Cosori Aero Blaze

This week we talk about Go Go Grand Parents Which provides a number of services to visually impaired individuals.

Chris, Dave and Jan did a demo of the Vitamix Pro 750. vitamix.com priced from $350 to $650.00 800-848-2649

This week we talk about Covid safety, and the value of getting vaccinated. We also talked about weather and lunar eclipse.

This week we learn about the best shaving products. Nextup Donna Walker spoke about Scentsy products for the home, found on the Web at https:/scentsy.com

Grocery by phone is company that places Instacart orders for people who do not have or can't use a cell phone. Why aren't people going back to work after Covid? Chris and Dave did a demo of a wireless doorbell.

Discussed price gouging by companies and stores. When using the Walmart app, choose in store only to keep your items from being shipt instead of delivered. Should a company be able to sell software that is several years out of date? Having trouble removing cooked on food from pans? Use Dawn Direct Foam and a scour daddy to remove it. Sometimes you can put a little soap and water in a pan and boil it to get food off. Someone also suggested using baking soda to foam the food off. Streaming channels may be cheaper than cable. YOU Tube is a good choice for streaming tv. The Pluto tv app is very accessible on IOS.

What do you do about a cleaning service that doesn't show up? Why don't people want to give an address? Why do they hide their numbers? Julie revisited the topic of which phone to buy. Breathe by James Nestor is a book available on BARD that discusses how breathing correctly helps you sleep. Chris gave a recipe for Lemon Berry spritzer

Bill discussed a few changes to the Legend. Two new email links: [email protected] and [email protected] Amazon disability number: 888-283-1678 they will also have specific help with the echo devices. Chris gave a recipe for chicken helper.

Discussed tips and tricks for traveling in airports. Open phones discussed the Lyrq scanner and the Mantis Q40. Chris gave a recipe for frozen pudding sandwiches.

Debbie Hill gave a presentation on using the CVS app (spoken RX) to receive accessible drugs. the toll free number to CVS 800-746-7287 Chris gave directions on how to dye eggs.

Bill and Mike gave a demo of laufware.com. shortcutworld.com is a great place to find keyboard shortcuts for popular software. broadcastify.com is a good site to check out police scanners. Chris and Dave did a demo of a salt dispenser. The prodyne 1-touch salt dispenser. Chris gave a recipe for chicken caserole.

Coffee club notes for March 30, 2022 Michael Babcock, from A T Guys gave us information about the Blind Shell Classic 2. Chris and Dave did a demo of the Meter Block. The block contains 4 wireless probes. Chris gave a recipe for carmelized chicken wings or legs.

This week we discuss Web browsers, and the new Iphone Se

Answered questions about using Jaws to select items in a combo box. Highlights from the Apple event: a new iPhone SE for $429 with financing. A new iPad air and the iPhone 13 in different colors. Friday baseball will be broadcast on Apple TV. Chris gave a recipe for a microwave meatloaf.

Bill threw out the topic of how to handle aprehension. Discussed the benefits of using a pellet grill. Chris gave a recipe for air fried meatloaf.

This week it is all about advocating for your self. Bill tells us about his experience with CVS, and Michael talks about Aira and the NFB and accessible Covid testing. Chris and Dave provide a demo of 7-in-1 Work Bench, available from QVC. Finally Chris provides us with a recipe for Pound Cake.

In home Covid tests are inaccessible. Chris asked about the cardio mobile app. Mike talked about ibios a free ocr program. Besync has been fixed. The my programs problems have been fixed. Talked to George Mason who has a show on the legend on Thursday afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m., playing music from the '50's and the '60's. Chris gave a recipe for Paul Bunyan Cookies

Discussed experiences with the CPAP machine. Where to get Covid tests? Who would you get to read the home test? Chris gave a recipe for Pigs in a Blanket.

Mike talked about working with Reaper. You can record audio and video. Talked about Luna RSS for PC. Casori has broken the app so that you can't change the time and temperature when you create your own recipe. Deregister your Amazon device before giving it to someone else. Chris gave 2 recipes for appetizers. Pink Dip and Buffalo Chicken Dip.

Discussed good weather apps for finding out about warnings in your area. Should I get a power generator? Mike talked about the Casori air fryer which can be controled by the iPhone app or google or Alexa. Talked about trends in podcasting. Lots of people broadcasting on youtube and facebook. Amazon tv getting sluggish? you may need to delete some apps. Chris gave a recipe for peppermint patty cookies.

Discussed new software and electronics. General conversation with callers and finished up a feature on favorite restaurants.

lind Shell classic 2 now has the Legend on it. Crazy Richard's sells all natural peanut butter. 614-889-4824 [email protected] CVS now offers spoken RX to read prescriptions. Chris gave a recipe for banana pudding. Chris and Dave did a demo of the Instant Brand Wifi crockpot.

Chris gave suggestions for storing and organizing spices. A good set of cookware is also essential. Chris gave a recipe for Pumpkin pie.

Talked about dumb things people say to blind people in the medical field. 609-531-0752 The Bakery Company for fresh baked pies shipped to you. Neuma Solutions has a program for inaccessible PDFS call Scribe. Dave did a demo of the Bose SoundLink Color. 800-367-4008 is the number for Bose. Chris gave a recipe for Apple Crisp.

Jeff and Bill talked about cord cutting. Start with a tv that talks. Often by the time you get a streaming service for the cable channels, you've spent as much as cable tv. Chris gave a recipe for classic green bean casserole.

alked about the difference between SSI and SSDI. Chris and Dave did a demo of a new Dyson sweeper. The Dyson V15. Talked about talking blood pressure guages.

Rss reader for podcasts and newsfeeds. Connie was a Covid survivor and was our special guest today. With Amazon News on Fire tv you can watch news channels throughout the country. Also with Amazon Live you can watch local channels throughout the country. Jaws 2022 is now released.

Should you switch to windows 11? Bill talked about his experience with the new Freestyle Libre 2. CVS is releasing an app called Spoken RX. They will also be providing a free tag reader for prescriptions. CVS is also working with Shipped to deliver your medicine to your home the same day.

Casey asked, should I go to an iPhone or Android? Bill said if Braille is something you use a lot, stay with the iPhone. The panelist featured today was Tim Aune. Chris and Dave did a demo of the updated Walmart app. Chris gave a recipe for crescent roll cheesecake.

r attacks across the nation. Good maps partnered with Seeing Eye GPS to create a free app with turn by turn directions. Wireless 2.4 gives you more distance than wireless 5.0. IOS 5 broke lots of SERI commands like sending email, or checking messages. Tech VI the email newsletter by David Goldfield. The address to subscribe is: tech-viingsubscribe@groupsddio Scott talked about his new laptop, a GPAID Micro-puter.

Some people report problems with the new Walmart App. Chris gave a recipe for porcupine meatballs. New Amazon products discussed.

We had lots of discussions about problems with IOS 15. If you have a Sonos system upgrade it on your computer ,then the app will work right on your phone. Jeff Bennett was the panelist in the hot seat. Chris gave a recipe for Carrot Cake waffles with a cream cheese maple glaze. This is national lifeline week. If you cannot afford internet, here is a source to get help. getemergencybroadband.org

David Meyers told us about a cassette recorder from speak to me. He also suggested the Wilson, which only has 3 buttons. Pam asked about video description on the Amazon TV. Chris gave a recipe for Chocolate mint pie. Discussed the new products from Apple. The new phones will have better cameras, increased speed and 5G where available. The iPad mini has a USBC port. All phones start with 128 gig of storage. IOS 15 has made changes to Safari that may not be for the best.

There is going to be a Hall of Fame in Jolliet for artists from Chicago. In the Jaws 2022 update, one new feature is the ability to put Jaws in a separate channel of your headset. Al adding lots of new features to Sharky. The problem with the Echo not playing the station you asked for is supposed to have been fixed. Talked about how to use Zoom. Chris gave a recipe for Sweet and Sour Cocktail weeners.

A lot of live calls and questions today.

Dave discussed the new Bose hearing aids. Jenny was featured on our series of panel interviews.